Disney's Beauty and the Beast subtitled (U) 1 hour 32 mins3D where indicated. Disney's charming animated classic follows Belle, a beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by the eponymous beast. Befriending his bizarre mix of enchanted staff, she realises that beauty really is skin deep, and that underneath his terrifying exterior beats the heart of a prince.***** Five stars! EmpireBelfast Odeon, Victoria Square BT1 4QGTues 8th May 1:15

The Lucky One subtitled (12a) 1 hour 41 minsRomantic drama that follows a war-weary US Marine (Zac Efron) who returns home from Iraq to find a stranger whose photograph he believes kept him alive through three tours of duty. Tracking her down without telling her the true reason, his mission to meet his protector becomes one to win her heart.Belfast Odeon, Victoria Square BT1 4QGThurs 3rd May 6:25Dublin UCI BlanchardstownFri 4th May 6.10Galway Wellpark, Ireland, Eye cinemaSat 5th May 4.25

Battleship subtitled (12a) 2 hours 10 minsEpic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. An international fleet of ships come across an alien armada whilst on a Naval war games exercise. An intense battle ensues. What do they aliens - known as 'The Regents' - want? Stars Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna and Liam Neeson.Dublin Cineworld Parnell Street Dublin 1Fri 4th & Mon 7th May 4.20

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::And more!On release in many cinemas: foreign language films with English subtitles. Check local listings for shows. Latest releases include:The RaidIndonesian martial arts action film 'The Raid' tells the story of a mission that goes wrong for a SWAT team attempting to remove a notorious drug baron from a tenement block he's turned into his own private fortress. Trapped in a building that's swarming with violent killers intent on making them most unwelcome, they are forced to fight their way through every floor to survive. 'The Raid' stars Indonesian martial arts champion Iko Uwais and is the latest from Welsh director Gareth Evans (Merantau).**** Four stars! EmpireTrailerHeadhunters (15) Norwegian with English SubtitlesIntense and entertaining thriller packed with twists and based on award winning mystery writer Jo Nesbo's novel, Headhunters' stars Aksel Hennie (Max Manus) as an elite headhunter who finances his lavish lifestyle by stealing art from his own clients. "A slick thriller which takes place in a moral vacuum. It's fascinating rather than exciting, but makes for chilly thrills with two strong, charismatic lead performances, a great deal of style and amusingly repulsive, ruthless twists" **** Four stars! Empire TrailerThe Kid with a Bike(French with English subtitles)Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, the deeply moving new film by the Dardenne brothers delves into the emotional life of troubled 11-year-old Cyril (Thomas Doret). When his father (Jérémie Renier) abandons him, Cyril obsessively searches for his bicycle - placing his last bit of hope in this symbol of their relationship. **** Four stars!EmpireClipsThe Artist (Apart from some music, the film is 99% silent, with caption cards for dialogue).Winning awards al over the place, the film is an exquisitely judged, gloriously funny and achingly tender film by the French director Michel Hazanavicius, a movie about the black and white silent age of Hollywood, which is itself in black and white, and silent – or almost silent (warning - contains mild spoilers...)In an instance of sound in 'The Artist' George Valentin is having a nightmare after seeing his wife's sound test… he dreams that he hears noise, but his voice has gone. So in the film itself we get him mouthing words, but there is sound - his glass being set down on the table, his dog barking and the giggle of the dancers walking by his dressing room… and then he wakes up, and everything's back to normal. In another scene, George and Peppy are tap dancing. The scene ends and pans out to the director and cameramen, the director shouts 'Cut!' and the noise of a working film studio can be heard. George Valentin speaks - without a caption card. When asked if they can do the scene over, he says, in a French accent, 'It would be my pleasure.'There is a continuous orchestral score by Ludovic Bource. "The Artist" heads the Golden Globes with six nominations, among them best comedy or musical, and acting honors for its French stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo.Trailer here

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